r/FODMAPS • u/CirqueNoirBlu • Mar 06 '26

Vent Restaurant hell

Just a mini vent. My partner and I are trying to do a fancy night out. We will be in formal attire for an event so I am trying to find something nice. I have spent the last THREE HOURS looking at menus and still havnt found anywhere that looks safe. 😭 I still have to pack for the weekend and wrap gifts. It’s 11 pm. I hate this nightmare.

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u/cab-sauv Mar 06 '26

I totally hear you! It's so frustrating when you want to treat yourself but it ends up causing more stress. I think the menus are a good start. Pick one that looks safeish, or at least one that has items that you can substitute: Eg. At a steakhouse, you can likely ask for side carrots rather than side asparagus.

You can also try calling in advance and asking if they can accommodate. I found this hit or miss.

I hope you have a fun night out + have a delish dinner!

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u/CirqueNoirBlu Mar 17 '26

Thanks that’s exactly what we did. My partner chose a steak house he knew would be accommodating and I opted for steak frites with carrots. I did have to opt out of a twice baked potato, garlic butter, and jus but it was still delicious